How close are these pics to the bedding area? You need to get as close to his bedding area as you can without him hearing or smelling you. Sit until dark, or get in there very early,well before daylightand try to catch him returning to his bed in the am. Otherwise, you'll have to take your chances during the rut, and he could be anywhere then chasing does.Some bucks simplydon'yventure far from their core areas, except at night or the rut.